Trump news at a glance: Battle with judiciary escalates as FBI arrests county judge

theguardian.comPublished: 4/26/2025

Summary

The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to target judges by arresting Hannah Dugan, a county circuit judge in Milwaukee, after she allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant evade deportation while federal agents chased him there. Assistant FBI Director Kash Patel claimed the arrest was part of a broader effort to misdirect agents away from individuals whose removal was being pursued. This case follows a series of similar actions by the administration and federal agencies against judges whose rulings oppose immigration reforms.